2.6

Earthquake Details: New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Oct 11, 2026, 14:03:29

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand on Oct 11, 2026 at 14:03:29. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 270.67 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake

Regional Seismicity

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New ZealandTaranakiNew Plymouth (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth270.67 km
Significance0
Latitude-39.6490
Longitude173.7465
Event IDgeonet:2026p766447
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Oct 11, 2026, 14:03:29 UTC

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 12, 2026, 03:03:29 GMT+13
UTC
Oct 11, 2026, 14:03:29 UTC
270.67 km · Intermediate-focus

Between 70 and 300 km deep.

Nearby major cities

New Plymouth
71 km NE
Whanganui
116 km E
Palmerston North
177 km SE
Paraparaumu
177 km SE
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.325 km north-east of DannevirkeBeforeM3.055 km north-east of CollingwoodBeforeM3.1off the west coast of North Island, N.Z.BeforeM3.250 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.540 km east of Tokomaru BayBeforeM3.020 km south-east of GisborneBeforeM2.9100 km east of WhangamataBeforeM3.110 km north-west of Te AraroaBeforeM4.340 km north-west of Te AraroaBeforeM4.395 km east of WhangareiAfterM3.375 km south-west of OpunakeAfterM3.9145 km west of AucklandAfter

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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 11, 2026, 14:03 UTC.

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